Payroll Specialist

An educational organization in Charleston is seeking an experienced candidate for a Payroll/HR Specialist
. The ideal candidate will have several years of payroll processing experience, experience with Paylocity, and a strong attention to detail.

• Day-to-day accumulation and organization of payroll related information including entry into the payroll program
• Generation of bi-weekly payrolls for up to 380+ permanent and seasonal employees
• Assist with organization of HSA funds, FSA funds, and 403(b) funds for each payroll
• Assist faculty and staff with payroll related questions to include accounting with payroll reconciliation
• Assist with payroll related invoices monthly
• Responsible for downloading Quarterly Payroll Reports and W-2’s from payroll program and reconciling with Accounting department.
• Assist with distributing W-2’s and 1095-C’s at year end.
• Initiate background check portal links to candidates
• Assist with launching Paylocity onboarding and United Educators Sex Abuse Prevention Keep track of background checks, UE training, & employee/volunteer status for all auxiliary employees, coaches and substitutes
• Manage employee information in payroll and benefit system to include name and address changes, direct deposit changes and tax with holdings
• Reset passwords for self-service portal in Paylocity
• Assist with maintaining electronic employee personnel files

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required; degree in Accounting or Business is preferred
• At least three years of complex payroll experience to include running multiple payrolls and thorough understanding and application of payroll laws and regulations
• Administrative human resources experience is preferred
• Familiarity with different payroll programs and database systems is preferred
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills